Certified Medical Assistant (Burlington-Multiple locations)

Cone Health; Greensboro (NC); On-site; USD 36,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Cone Health is seeking a Medical Assistant Certified to join our team, delivering team-based patient care under the supervision of Providers and according to established plans of care tailored to each patient’s condition and age.

Responsibilities include collecting patient data, entering vitals, administering immunizations and medications, performing 12-lead EKGs, arranging prior authorizations, managing appointments, documenting procedures, and triaging to nursing staff and physicians as needed.

Qualifications

• Required: High School Diploma or Equivalent.
• Preferred: Medical Assistant Program.

Responsibilities

• Provide team-based patient care under supervision of the Provider.
• Collect patient data, enter vital signs and implement care plans.
• Perform 12-lead EKGs and administer immunizations and injections.
• Coordinate prior authorizations and communicate prescriptions to pharmacies.
• Oversee appointments and triage patient needs with nursing staff and physicians.
• Document all medical assistant procedures accurately in the medical record.
• Complete clinical orientation and pass competency assessments.

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Medical Assistant Program

Job description

Responsibilities

The Medical Assistant Certified provides team-based patient care as directed by the Provider and according to standard plans of care appropriate to the patient’s condition, needs, and/or age. Working under close supervision, this role provides support to nursing, lab, clerical, and Physician staff in order to facilitate positive patient outcomes and care. Assists in collection of patient data including biological, psychological, social, and cultural factors. Enters data, such as vital signs and implements the plan of care as directed by the Provider. Implements protocols/standing orders based on patient complaint or reason for visit. Performs 12-lead EKGs, selects respiratory care procedures and other assigned patient care for which adequate training has been provided and for which competencies have been demonstrated. Administers oral and parenteral medications including immunizations, controlled substances, therapeutic injections, skin tests and treatments, and other treatment modalities according to specified policies and procedures and medical assisting standards, under the direction of supervising physicians. Completes prior authorizations for medications as needed and communicates physician prescriptions to pharmacies by phone and fax as needed. Oversees appointment bookings, ensuring preferences are given to patients in emergency situations and maintains timely flow of patients. Provides accurate, complete, and timely documentation of all medical assistant procedures in the medical record. Obtains all appropriate prior authorization or pre-certification for patients in order to comply with safety standards. Communicates patient condition, questions, and concerns to nursing staff and physician in order to triage and respond to messages appropriately. Performs other duties as assigned.

Education

Required: High School Diploma or Equivalent. Preferred: Medical Assistant Program.

Experience

Required: None. Preferred: Completion of medical assistant program including clinical rotation and physician office experience.

Licensure & Certification

Required: Certification as a Medical Assistant (CMA)/Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) required from one of the following:

• American Associate of Medical Assistants (AAMA)
• American Medical Technologists (AMT)
• National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT)
• National Health career Association (NHA)
• American Registry of Medical Assistants (RMA)
• National Healthcare Worker's Association (NHCWA)
• National Association for Health Professionals (NAHP)
• National Registry of Medical Assistants (NRMA)
• American Medical Certification Association (AMCA)
• BLS (CPR) – American Red Cross or AHA Healthcare Provider

Participation in a clinical orientation, competency evaluation, and ability to pass a clinical skills assessment and medication administration test within ninety (90) days of hire, and within 3 attempts.